Certified Medical Coding Manager                          
Location: US, , 
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Function: Management

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Job description:
Position Summary: Certified Medical Coder Manager is responsible for the coding team data abstraction, evaluation and auditing of provider assigned Evaluation and Management HCPCS codes, ICD-9 and ICD-10 CM for obstetrics.    

Requirements:
Position Responsibilities: Essential Provide leadership and day-to-day guidance in the administration of coding application processing to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timelinessBilling Audits on Patient EncountersResolve Accounts Receivable coding errorsAnalyze and resolve charge entry coding errorsReporting and Analysis of Errors, Trends and FindingsDevelopment of Physician Training Documentation and Program for Appropriate Coding TechniqueDevelopment, Participation and Maintenance of OIG Compliance ProgramOther Responsibilities and RelationshipsAssess current coding operations, offer recommendations for improvement, and implement new processes.Ensure proper internal controls are in place and maintainedAssist in the preparation of reports and analyses, setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.Plan and schedule work and conduct meetings to ensure compliance with established practices, implement new policies and keep providers abreast of current changes and standards. Develop and recommend operating policies and procedures for Business Office and Provider Coding.Research, maintain knowledge base, and update staff on CPT code changes.Communicate weekly, monthly, quarterly with leadership teams.Perform other duties as assigned.Essential Skills/Credentials/Experience/EducationFive years’ of progressive experience in an OB/GYN medical coding environment including leadership experience in the healthcare/medical services industry.Certified Professional CoderAssociate or Bachelor’s Degree, OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE  Experience in OB/GYN ambulatory and inpatient settingDemonstrate the ability to appropriately use coding principles to code to the highest specificity using ICD-9 and ICD-10 CM coding books as well as other industry wide manuals Strong working knowledge of HIPAA as it relates to the entire revenue cycle management cycle processAbility to guide billing team member on HIPAA related issues and topicsThorough understanding of medical terminologyStrong computer skills, proficient in both Word &amp; ExcelStrong work ethic, dependable, responsible and team orientedStrong attention to detailGood team player and ability to meet strict deadlinesProblem solving skills necessary to prioritize assignments and make decisions in the best interest of the company and patient care. Excellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to plan, assign and direct work.Ability to address employee needs and resolve problemsPreferred Skills/Credentials/Experience/EducationKnowledge of relevant state and federal healthcare regulationsKnowledge of internal controls, compliance and auditingAbility to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.Professional mannerism and appearanceExcellent analytical and organizational skillsMental and Physical Demands (per ADA guidelines)Physical Demands:Sitting for long periods of time. Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Benefits:
Ob Hospitalist Group’s (OBHG) mission is to elevate the quality and availability of obstetric care to expectant mothers by providing on-site Board Certified OB/GYN physician support to our hospital partners 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The dramatic growth and high performance of Ob Hospitalist Group recently garnered us the recognition of being named one of the fastest growing companies in South Carolina.  Our corporate offices, located in beautiful Mauldin, SC, provide an environment that encourages the engagement of qualified, principled and professional leaders.